Tees Life Tees Life Issue 8 | Page 35

C U LT U R E There’s something for everyone at Darlington Hippodrome F ollowing a recent £13.7m restoration, Darlington Hippodrome’s stunning 1,000-seat Edwardian auditorium shares the limelight with the Hippo Lounge, open from 10am for drinks and light bites, as well as three galleries and a range of spaces available for hire for every occasion from business meetings to rehearsals to weddings. Alongside a varied programme of performances from West End musicals to Edinburgh comedy previews, Darlington Hippodrome also offers weekly dance and drama classes for young people in its fully- equipped studio, and a range of activities for adults including heritage tours and adult learning courses. From meetings to conferences to away days, Darlington Hippodrome offers the perfect space with bespoke packages available to suit your needs, with the option of food, drink, and professional sound and lighting. Situated on the East Coast mainline just half an hour from Newcastle and York, two hours from Edinburgh and two and a half hours from London, the market town of Darlington is perfectly situated as a central destination for your corporate event. Whether it's a birthday or anniversary, or whether you just fancy getting your glad rags on, you can take centre stage at Darlington Hippodrome. This beautiful Edwardian theatre will lend a sense of occasion to any event. And if you'd prefer to stay out of the limelight, you can still celebrate in style by taking in a show with a group of friends and enjoy a bespoke food and drink package. Everyone wants to be a star at their own wedding – so what better place to say your vows than on stage at Darlington Hippodrome? From the ‘I do’ to ‘the do’, you can put on the whole show right here. For more information on hiring a space, contact [email protected]. Darlington Hippodrome offers the perfect space for conferences, family occasions and weddings. Discover th e magic of Darlington Hippodrome EDWARDIAN AUDITORIUM | HIPPO LOUNGE | WEEKLY CLASSES & MORE... Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RR Tel: 01325 405405 www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk darlingtonhippodrome @DarlingtonHipp A RANGE OF SPACES AVAIL ABLE FOR HIRE FOR EVERY OCCASION tees-life.co.uk 35